To adopt an animal, visit Lake County Animal Services, located at 28123 County Road 561 in Tavares, on Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pet adoptions are on a first-come, first-serve basis and interested parties are not allowed to place holds on animals.

Adoption fees are based on the cost of sterilization, rabies vaccination, County tag, regular vaccinations and testing. The sterilization fees vary depending upon gender and size of the animal. For the exact cost of a pet adoption, contact the shelter. Only cash is accepted for pet adoptions, but in the near future Animal Services hopes to accept credit cards.

Adoptions at the shelter resumed last week after a short outbreak of canine distemper was discovered. All dogs are vaccinated for distemper upon entry to the shelter. For more information, call the Lake County Animal Services Division at (352) 343-9688.